Operations Management Paid Internship (Lavin)

SDSU Lavin Entrepreneurship Center

Wage: $15/hour
Deadline: Mar. 31, 11:00 p.m. PDT
Description: The role of the Operations Manager is to assist with overseeing the operations for ValueVision, Inc., and providing administrative support in all areas of the company. The operations manager will work directly with the President of the company as well as with developers and other administrative contractors. This position will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices, sales and marketing and most all aspects of this young company.

Qualifications: 

• Current Undergraduate or Graduate student (Graduate Preferred)
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, the Internet, as well as online calendaring and email
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders; act as a team player while collaborating with diverse skill sets
• Entrepreneurial mindset, go-getter and self-starter
• Strong organizational and project management and communication skills
• Strong leadership and collaborative skills
• Demonstrated thorough attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve
• Demonstrated excellent time-management skills
• Strong software skills and the ability to work with various software programs
• Knowledge of MS office required
• 10-20 hours per week with some flexibility on schedule

Employer Profile: The Lavin Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego State University serves students, entrepreneurs and business leaders through its entrepreneurial curriculum, workshops, internships, resources and events.

Student Assistant, School of Communications (Federal Work Study)

SDSU School of Communication

Wage: $15/hour
Deadline: May 31, 4:30 p.m. PDT

Description:

• Must be an SDSU student and eligible for Federal Work-Study
• Non-Communication Majors Only
• Prefer a sophomore or junior in good standing 
• Must be friendly, polite, professional, and able to work independently with close attention to detail
• Must be organized and punctual with a good attendance record
• Frequently interacts with faculty, staff, and students in a vibrant and busy office
• Competent on a PC or MAC with a satisfactory working knowledge of G-Suite, Word, Excel, Adobe 
• Performs a variety of clerical duties to include typing, photocopying, filing, updating G-Drive, display boards, stocking supplies
• Assists on special projects, events, and runs campus errands
• Works under the direction of the Administrative Support Coordinator

Employer Profile: The School of Communication was founded in 1927, starting as a public speaking department. Over the past nine decades we have had many changes of name and scope. Most recently, in 2007 the School of Communication split from what became the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS). Shortly after the “New” School was established, we created a major in Health Communication (HC) to complement our existing Communication major. The new Center for Communication, Health, and the Public Good launched in Fall 2018. The Institute for Dialogue and Social Justice launched in Fall 2019. Click on “Research and Centers” for more information about these exciting additions to the School of Communication.

Residential Real Estate Marketing Coordinator/Assistant

Compass

Wage: $15/hour
Deadline: April 25, 12:00 a.m. PDT
Description: This is an excellent opportunity to enter the world of Real Estate. If you have a passion for both Real Estate and Marketing this is the position for you. You will learn all of the ins and outs of the Residential Real Estate world and be responsible for every piece of marketing that is sent out across all media channels such as various social media platforms, ads, video, print and digital. You will also be assisting in the day to day operations and tasks and learn what it takes to be a successful Realtor!

Qualifications: 

• Have an interest in business, real estate, marketing, brand development,and/or advertising.
• Must be highly self motivated, able to work independently, be a quick learner, problem-solver and have a professional appearance.
• Organization and attention to detail is key.
• Communication skills are highly important as a vital member of the team in a supportive role.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google applications are a must.
• Proficiency in MailChimp, Video Editing and Adobe are a plus.
• Most importantly, a can-do positive attitude and a team player! Hours are negotiable, ideally 4 days a week. (Ex: 4 hours on Monday, 3 Hours on Tuesday, 3 Hours on Wednesday, 4 hours on Thursday) starting at 9 a.m. We are flexible and will work with the right person's schedule!

Employer Profile: Compass is building the first modern real estate platform, pairing the industry’s top talent with technology to make the search and sell experience intelligent and seamless. As an innovative residential real estate firm, we empower our agents so they have more time for advising their clients. With the solutions-driven mindset of a startup and the sophistication of a luxury brand, Compass is the future of real estate. To lead the industry requires the smartest tools built by the brightest minds across engineering, design, and strategy. Through our proprietary platform, Compass is changing how agents and clients navigate the process of finding or selling a home.

Staff Writer and Social Media Opportunity

Motive Interactive

Wage: $15/hour
Deadline: June 30, 10:00 p.m. PDT
Description: The staff writer and social media intern position represents an opportunity for a marketing student to expand their skills and practical marketing experience through hands-on work in a fast-paced agency. Primarily, you will be responsible for writing new content for our site and managing the overall strategy for our social media efforts. Someone who is hungry to learn, grow and develop their skills quickly.

Qualifications: 

• Must be located in United States
• Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong initiative to create new projects and drive them through to completion
• Agility in workflow, ability to swap between tasks
• Studying for Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Marketing or Communications strongly preferred
• Excellent writing and editing skills. Applicants who provide relevant writing clips as examples is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, thoughtful approach to projects and assignments.
• Knowledge of word press preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as a valuable member of a team
• Has a high level of self-awareness and treats feedback as an opportunity for growth; proactively applies it beyond the instance where it’s given.
• Working knowledge of SEO
• Working knowledge of social media

Employer Profile: Motive is recognized as one of the top mobile advertising platforms and a leader in user acquisition for mobile apps. Our advertisers find a risk-free environment for their campaigns and our publishers experience the best possible ability to monetize their traffic. Operating worldwide we provide advertisers, publishers and app developers a complete global solution across all operating systems. Our commitment to providing premium service is a fundamental key to our success

Computing/Solar Physics Internship

Predictive Science Inc.

Wage: $18/hour
Deadline: March 31, 12:00 p.m. PDT 
Description: Most importantly, we are looking for a competent, independent, and highly motivated individual who can work well with a team of scientists.

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or another related STEM field.
• Programming skills and experience with one or more of the following languages: Python, C, C++, Java, PHP, R, IDL, MATLAB, or even Fortran.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and desire to learn new skills.
• Self-driven, highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web frameworks (e.g. Django) is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X, and/or Bash scripting is a plus, but not required.
• Develop and test web applications, UNIX/Linux shell scripts, and/or visualization applications.
• Analyze performance and usability of existing applications.
• Assist in writing technical and user documentation.
• Other duties may include managing computers, performing backups, and website development.

Employer Profile: Predictive Science is an employee-owned company that delivers state-of-the-art scientific solutions to our customers. We strive to provide exceptional and creative solutions that can be tested against real-world observations and experiments, within a working environment that rewards and encourages professional excellence and ethically-based entrepreneurial activities.

Community Service Officer (CSO) Program

SDSU - University Police Department

Wage: $15-18/hour
Deadline: Until Position is Filled.
Description: The University Police Department offers currently employed Community Service Officers the opportunity to volunteer to participate in the CSO Academy. CSOs who wish to take advantage of this opportunity learn about law enforcement first-hand from police officers and professional staff. Students are exposed to a variety of learning opportunities.

Qualifications: 

• Conduct regular inspections of all university property, particularly parking areas, grounds and buildings
• Operate SDSU's Red and Black Shuttle
• Enforce parking and permit regulations
• Lock/unlock university buildings/facilities
• Observe and report suspicious activity, hazardous conditions and/or criminal violations
• Provide security services for campus organizations and/or functions
• Give directions and other types of aid to the campus community
• Staff the Parking Information Kiosk
• Perform enforcement, administrative, security and/or investigative functions as directed
• Bike patrol
• Traffic Control

Contact: Shawn Brown, Associate Director of Operations: 619-594-3424 / [email protected]

Employer Profile: The University Police Department facilitates the academic process by providing a safe and secure environment in which to pursue academic excellence.  CSOs are SDSU students, in good academic standing, who work for the police department as civilian employees. CSOs assist the campus community and provide an extra set of "eyes and ears" for the police department.